Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Washington, NC • 10h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in Washington, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in maintaining accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will support core accounting activities, help keep transactions current and compliant, and work closely with internal partners to improve payment accuracy and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

Enter, organize, and update financial information across accounting systems and tracking spreadsheets to maintain accurate records.

Review and process invoices, premium-related payments, refunds, and commission activity with close attention to timing and accuracy.

Assist with monthly and annual closing activities by preparing supporting documentation, reconciling balances, and helping with financial reporting tasks.

Balance cash activity by matching receipts, bank transactions, credit card charges, deposits, and internal sales records.

Work with account managers and producers to address payment discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and support healthier receivables.

Prepare and manage daily deposits for operating and trust accounts while ensuring proper documentation and control.

Provide payroll-related administrative support as directed, helping maintain timely and accurate processing.

Follow company procedures and applicable federal and state requirements in coordination with accounting partners and internal stakeholders.

Manage competing priorities effectively to ensure accounting transactions are completed correctly and on schedule.

Take on additional accounting and administrative assignments as business needs evolve. Requirements - Experience in accounts payable or general accounting support, including invoice handling and financial data entry.

Working knowledge of account coding, payable processing, and payment methods such as ACH and check runs.

Ability to reconcile bank activity, credit card transactions, deposits, and other financial records with a high degree of accuracy.

Familiarity with month-end close support, commission statement processing, and refund transactions.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining complete and accurate financial documentation.

Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets used for tracking, reporting, and transaction review.

Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams to resolve payment-related issues.

Understanding of standard financial controls, policy compliance, and confidential handling of accounting information.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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